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LGN
LGN See Lateral Geniculate Nucleus.
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Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Nucleus
Plural: nuclei. The compartment of a cell that contains the chromosomes.
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L cones
Long wavelength sensitive cones (red). Are most sensitive to a wavelength of approximately 558nm. (See also M Cones and S Cones).
Lateral geniculate nucleus
Structure located in the thalamus which is a major recipient of axons from the retina. About 10% of its input is from the retina. It is composed of 6 layers. While input to the LGN from the two eyes is segregated, significant binocular influence can be exerted on the LGN by the cortex.
Left visual hemifield
The left half of the visual field, projects on the nasal hemiretina of the left eye and on the temporal hemiretina of he right eye.
Lightness
The perception of reflectance. Related to the perception of an object's surface.
Linespread
The distribution of how the image of a very thin line is blurred on the retina (due to diffraction). Depends on pupil size.
LGN
Lethal acrodermatitis
An inherited autosomal recessive disease in bull terriers relating to zinc metabolism.
Lymphangitis
Inflammation of a lymph vessel.
Lipidemia
Excess lipid in the blood.
Leiomyoma
A benign tumor of smooth muscle cells.
Leukopenia
Reduction in the number of leukocytes in the blood.
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